Macy's "Gift of Freedom" Statue of Liberty float features a torch the same size as the real statue's torch. "An iconic symbol of hope & freedom, the Macy's Parade Gift of Freedom

Here's everything you need to know about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade for 2024, regardless of whether you decide to view it in person or via livestream

There's no specific threat to the biggest Thanksgiving celebration in the country, but authorities from the NYPD up to the federal government are on alert.